Sussex Cricket League champions Roffey will get their title defence underway against last season’s runners-up Preston Nomads on the opening day of the new season in May.

The fixtures have been released and the stumps will be out again for the first day of the new campaign on Saturday, May 9, when Roffey, fresh from their maiden title, will host last year’s biggest challengers Nomads.

Newly-promoted Billingshurst’s first-ever game in the Premier Division will see them travel to East Grinstead, while fellow new boys Middleton visit Cuckfield.

Horsham are at Eastbourne and Bexhill host Brighton & Hove.

Three Bridges begin life in Division 2 with a trip to promoted Ansty and fellow Premier Division relegated side Hastings welcome Lindfield.